In the first half of the year, more than 220 cyberattacks were reported on health systems across America, impacting patient care and causing devastating financial losses, with the average healthcare breach costing nearly $11 million. Particularly concerning is the rise in ransomware attacks, with major breaches reported by healthcare providers including Regal Medical Group, Singing River Health System, Ardent Health Services, and Hospital Sisters Health System.

Decrypting Linux/ESXi Akira Ransomware Files Without Paying Ransomware
A cybersecurity researcher has decrypted the Linux/ESXI variant of Akira ransomware, allowing data recovery without ransom. The method exploits a flaw in the malware’s encryption